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Refer participants to therapeutic supports providers

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8,861 NDIS registered providers filtered by Therapeutic Supports registration group. Select a suburb below or send the referral form.

8,861 providers · 8 states · Category 15: Improved Daily Living Skills

Refer to therapeutic supports

8,861 registered providers across 8 states
Category 15: Improved Daily Living Skills
Free, no obligation

Takes about 30 seconds.

Refer to therapeutic supports

8,861 registered providers across 8 states
Category 15: Improved Daily Living Skills
Free, no obligation

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How this provider list is built

Counts include distinct active organisations marked NDIS registered with the relevant registration group and an active location listing. Organisations operating in several states are counted once nationally. Confirm the current registration and support types on the NDIS Commission register before referring.

The national shortlist uses primary listings, ordered by recorded Carevo connections, then name. Providers who have declined all related service types are omitted from the shortlist. A claim records an intention to contact someone, not completed support or care quality. Payment, featured status and purchased placement do not determine this order.

Receiving Carevo enquiries means a contact is set up to receive requests from Carevo and has signed in recently. Not confirmed means we cannot tell either way, usually because nobody has signed in recently; it is not a negative mark. Neither confirms vacancies or capacity. Providers confirm availability, suitability and prices directly.

Can you hire an independent worker?

It depends on how the NDIS plan is managed.

Self-managed: Yes; You agree the rate directly, within the funding rules and your budget.
Plan-managed: Yes; At or under the applicable price limits.
NDIA-managed: No; Registered providers only.

Registration rules and sources

Some supports require registration whatever the plan type, including specialist behaviour support and plan management. Check current SIL registration and transition requirements before arranging SIL.

A worker's professional registration, NDIS provider registration and a profile on Carevo are three different things. A Carevo listing establishes neither kind of registration.

NDIS disability support and clinical mental-health treatment have different funding pathways (NDIA therapy guidance).

Confirm the rules for the specific support before booking. Sources: NDIA self-management, NDIS Commission registration rules.

Where to find therapeutic supports

Providers listed

8,861

States with coverage

Top suburbs by provider count

Brisbane2457 Providers Melbourne1427 Providers Sydney1139 Providers Central Coast921 Providers Canberra659 Providers Blacktown652 Providers Parramatta651 Providers Perth648 Providers Adelaide626 Providers Liverpool581 Providers Ipswich553 Providers Geelong548 Providers

How to check a provider's credentials

Carevo shows register-sourced status fields and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm the current entry before referring a participant. Here is what each listing shows and where to verify it.

NDIS registration

Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.

Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Aged care approval

The aged care approval label is sourced from the Australian Government's My Aged Care provider register. Confirm the current entry and the services listed there before choosing a provider.

Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)

ABN you can check

Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.

Source: Australian Business Register

Complaints process

If you or a participant has a concern, the NDIS Commission handles complaints about NDIS providers and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission handles aged care complaints. We also accept complaints via our own channel.

Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care Commission

About Therapeutic Supports

Therapeutic Supports covers occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, psychology, counselling, exercise physiology, and other allied health services funded under NDIS plans. Providers must be registered under the Therapeutic Supports registration group to deliver these services to agency-managed participants.

With 8,861 providers across all states and territories, therapeutic supports is listed here by registration-group match. Directory presence does not confirm local capacity, suitability or availability.

Therapeutic Supports Pricing

Examples from NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27, effective 2026-07-01. These are the published national amounts; remote and very remote amounts can differ. Confirm the applicable funding rules before booking.

Line Item	Description	Price Limit
15_055_0128_1_3	Therapy - Physiotherapist - Direct Service	$183.99 per hour
15_617_0128_1_3	Therapy - Occupational Therapist - Direct Service	$193.99 per hour
15_054_0128_1_3	Therapy - Psychologist - Direct Service	$252.99 per hour
15_622_0128_1_3	Therapy - Speech Pathologist - Direct Service	$193.99 per hour
15_043_0128_1_3	Therapy - Counsellor - Direct Service	$156.16 per hour
15_200_0126_1_3	Therapy - Exercise Physiologist - Direct Service	$161.99 per hour

These are examples of support items, not a quote or confirmation of eligibility. Confirm the item matches the actual task and the participant's funding before arranging support. Different time-of-week rates apply only where the schedule specifies them.

What Therapeutic Supports Covers

The Therapeutic Supports registration group includes the following services. When referring, match the specific service type to the participant's plan goals and funded line items.

Occupational Therapy

Functional assessments, home modification recommendations, assistive technology prescription, daily living skill building, sensory processing interventions. OTs are often the first referral for new participants because their assessments inform other service needs.

Physiotherapy

Mobility and strength programs, pain management, respiratory physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, post-surgical rehabilitation, falls prevention. Critical for participants with physical disabilities, neurological conditions, or age-related decline.

Psychology

Disability-related psychology supports must meet NDIS funding criteria. Diagnosis and clinical treatment of mental-health symptoms are health-system responsibilities. Confirm the purpose of the referral before using plan funds.

Speech Pathology

Communication assessments, AAC device setup and training, swallowing assessments, social communication programs, literacy support. Essential for participants with communication disorders, ASD, or acquired brain injury.

Counselling

Mental health support, grief counselling, relationship skills, behavioural support for mild to moderate presentations. Lower rate than psychology ($156.16/hr) but can be appropriate for participants who do not need a psychologist.

Exercise Physiology

Structured exercise programs, chronic disease management through exercise, gym-based rehabilitation, group fitness adapted for disability. Good for participants whose goals include physical health and community participation.

Common Referral Scenarios

Real-world situations where you would refer a participant for therapeutic supports.

A new participant with ASD needs a functional capacity assessment to inform their plan review. Refer to an OT with ASD experience who can document current functioning and recommend supports.

A participant with an intellectual disability is experiencing increased anxiety that is affecting their daily living skills. Refer to a psychologist who works with intellectual disability, not a general practice psychologist.

A participant recovering from a spinal cord injury needs intensive physiotherapy to maximise mobility gains during the critical first 12 months. Refer to a neuro-physiotherapy specialist.

A child participant needs speech pathology for an AAC device trial. Refer to a speech pathologist with AAC specialisation who can conduct the trial and write the AT justification report.

A participant's behaviour support plan recommends regular counselling to build emotional regulation skills. Refer to a counsellor experienced with the participant's disability type, not a generic mental health counsellor.

What to Expect After Referral

After referral, most therapists conduct an initial assessment (1-2 sessions) before beginning regular therapy. Assessment reports typically take 2-4 weeks. Ongoing therapy sessions are usually weekly or fortnightly, with progress reviews every 8-12 weeks. Request that the therapist provides you with regular written updates, not just verbal feedback, so you have documentation for plan reviews.

Red Flags to Watch For

Warning signs that a therapeutic supports provider may not be delivering quality services.

Provider scheduling weekly sessions without a clear therapy plan or goals

No written assessment or progress reports after the first month

Billing for cancelled sessions without following the NDIS cancellation policy

Therapist not communicating with other providers involved in the participant's care

Charging for report writing as separate sessions without prior agreement

Refusing to provide a copy of assessments or reports to the participant or coordinator

Therapeutic Supports often works alongside Assistive Technology (for equipment recommendations from OTs and speech pathologists), Capacity Building (for skill development goals), and Behaviour Support (where therapy addresses underlying causes of challenging behaviour). When referring for therapy, check if the participant also needs AT assessments, as many therapists can conduct both under the same appointment.

What to Include in the Therapeutic Supports Referral

Include these details with the participant's consent so providers and workers can assess fit before contacting them.

Required discipline and whether the request is for assessment, a report or ongoing therapy
Participant goals, existing assessments and the setting where support is needed
Plan-management type, relevant budget and any report or plan-review deadline
Communication, accessibility, cultural and clinician-gender preferences

How to Refer a Participant for Therapeutic Supports

Step 1

Check plan funding in Category 15

Step 2

Check funding management and registration requirements

Step 3

Compare suitable providers and independent workers

Step 4

Set up service agreement with line items

Step 5

Monitor delivery and document outcomes

Referral Tips for Therapeutic Supports

When referring a participant for therapeutic supports, check that the provider is registered under the correct registration group and that the participant has funding in their Improved Daily Living or Capacity Building budget. Request a written quote for assessment and ongoing therapy before committing plan funds.

Need a provider shortlist for this participant?

Send the service, suburb, timing and participant requirements once. Carevo will pass the inquiry to suitable providers.

Find Therapeutic Supports Providers by Suburb

New South Wales

3,555 providers

Sydney (317) Central Coast (257) Parramatta (201) Blacktown (198) Liverpool (187) Bankstown (161) Campbelltown (161) Penrith (159)

Victoria

2,252 providers

Melbourne (284) Geelong (116) Frankston (98) Werribee (97) Dandenong (91) Point Cook (89) Craigieburn (78) Tarneit (76)

Queensland

1,646 providers

Brisbane (657) Ipswich (131) Brisbane City (96) Southport (84) North Lakes (64) Caboolture (60) Chermside (56) Maroochydore (55)

Western Australia

704 providers

Perth (131) Joondalup (43) Bunbury (36) Osborne Park (35) Mandurah (34) Rockingham (31) Midland (30) Ellenbrook (25)

South Australia

690 providers

Adelaide (159) Mawson Lakes (37) Prospect (36) Salisbury (35) Mount Barker (27) Christies Beach (26) North Adelaide (25) Campbelltown (24)

Australian Capital Territory

172 providers

Canberra (170) Deakin (20) Phillip (19) Gungahlin (14) Belconnen (12) Fyshwick (12) City (11) Curtin (8)

Tasmania

164 providers

Hobart (54) Launceston (37) Devonport (17) Bellerive (14) Glenorchy (14) North Hobart (14) Sandy Bay (14) Howrah (13)

Northern Territory

94 providers

Darwin (62) Alice Springs (22) Katherine (10) Winnellie (10) Nhulunbuy (7) Darwin City (6) Berrimah (5) Tennant Creek (5)

Browse all therapeutic supports suburbs

Every suburb with providers in this registration group, grouped by state.

New South Wales1,117

Queensland721

South Australia387

Tasmania94

Victoria635

Western Australia288

Frequently Asked Questions

What registration group do therapists need to deliver NDIS services in Australia?

Therapists delivering NDIS services must be registered under the Therapeutic Supports registration group. This applies to occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech pathologists, psychologists, and other allied health professionals. Unregistered providers can only deliver services to plan-managed or self-managed participants.

What NDIS line items cover therapeutic supports in Australia?

Therapeutic supports are funded under Category 15 (Improved Daily Living Skills). Common line items include 15_055 for physiotherapy, 15_617 for occupational therapy, 15_054 for psychology, and 15_622 for speech pathology. Rates are capped at $193.99/hour for most therapists and $252.99/hour for psychologists under the 2026-27 NDIS Price Guide.

Can I refer an agency-managed participant to an unregistered therapist?

No. Agency-managed participants can only use registered NDIS providers. If the participant is plan-managed or self-managed, they can use unregistered providers. Check the participant's plan management type before making a referral.

Can I refer an NDIA-managed participant to an unregistered provider?

No. NDIA-managed participants can only use NDIS registered providers. Plan-managed and self-managed participants can often choose unregistered providers, but some supports require registration. Confirm the rules for the specific support, including current SIL transition arrangements.

How do I check if a provider is NDIS registered?

Check the NDIS Provider Register at provider.ndis.gov.au. Search by provider name or ABN. Providers listed on Carevo display their registration status on their profile.

What information should I include when making a referral?

Include the participant's name (with consent), NDIS plan number, relevant line items, budget available, service frequency, specific requirements (cultural, language, gender preference), and your contact details.

Related Service Pages

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